We got the QT special and lemongrass tofu Banh Mi - both were delicious! We asked them to add the spicy sauce to both sandwiches and it was HOT! I'll recommend getting it on the side so you can add as much or as little as you want. Definitely recommend the QT special over the lemongrass tofu - I'll probably try the bbq port next time! read more

QT Vietnamese Sandwich - Lemongrass Tofu and QT Special - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My advantage to visiting QT Vietnamese was that I had my Vietnamese co-worker with me who was able to translate and do majority of the talking. The employees were friendly and efficient. I had an idea of what I wanted when I got there. My co-worker and I both got hoagies with tofu so we split our sandwiches and got to try one of each. She ordered the lemongrass tofu and I ordered tofu with mushrooms and onions. Both had mayo on them per our request. I actually preferred the lemongrass tofu! It was extremely appetizing and it wasn't as citrusy as I thought it would be. The tofu with mushrooms and onions was also very good but it was extremely onion forward. All I could taste was onions, which wasn't necessarily a bad thing. I wish this place had was more seating. I suppose given the location, space is limited but be prepared as it is tight inside. They do have a table with chairs. I'd like to stop by again one of these days to try QT's vegetarian soup. read more

QT Vietnamese Sandwich - Half Lemongrass Tofu and half tofu with mushrooms and onions - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Banh mi is crunchy. Bbq pork meat is a little different from what I was expecting (like not real pork?!), but it is good overall. The house sauce is super spicy read more

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Stopped by for a quick bite and grabbed the house bánh mì. It was fine -- decent size and price -- but didn't really stand out. The pâté lacked flavor, and the bread could've used more toasting. The meat selection was solid though, definitely the highlight of the sandwich. The pickled carrots were okay, but I missed that classic radish kick and tanginess you usually get. Just felt like it needed a bit more brightness overall. Cute little place with a very homey, handmade decor vibe. There's technically one indoor seat, but it's more of a grab-and-go setup. I went around 2PM on a Saturday, and even though it was empty, the sandwich still took a while to come out. Not bad if you're nearby and want something affordable and filling, but probably wouldn't go out of my way for it again. read more

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The banh mi here is amazing! The crispiness is on point here. Best banh mi I've had in Philly. Decent portion of meat, and the sauce is very savory. The staff is friendly. This is a whole in the wall place so take-out only. It's in a very central area so parking is kinda difficult. read more

QT Vietnamese Sandwich - #4 - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Holy mole QT is great. Grabbed two sandwiches for my wife and I. They were a solid price for a sizable sandwich. Amazing bread and fantastic flavors. Made fresh but available quickly. Absolutely a repeat place. Shop is set up more easily for to go since there is kinda only one table, but it's a nice relaxed place. read more

Quite disappointed in the bahn mi here - not only was it not packed but the flavors didn't really hit Got the QT special bc it comes with 3 diff kinds of meat but it's also only 1 slice each per bite and the flavors were a bit bland read more

Stumbled upon this place after discovering every other banh mi shop was closed. Small place with lots of sandwich and drink options. I did eat this sandwich after it cooled, so I may not be giving it an accurate rating. However, it tasted just like a good sandwich vs a banh mi. There was a unique and yummy black-pepper based spread though. read more

QT Vietnamese Sandwich - QT Special - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

QT Báhn Mì is a super hole-in-the-wall cheap eats adjacent in Chinatown that offers reasonably priced fresh Vietnamese Sandwiches and other specialties. There is a single small table to sit, but it's really more for a grab & go place since there isn't much room in front of the counter. The friendly clerk recommended their QT Special, which includes a combo of BBQ Pork, Vietnamese Ham and Meat, Mayo, Pate, Cucumbers, Shredded Pickled Carrots, Cilantro and Jalapenos on a crusty hoagie roll. I asked for it only mildly spicy. It was delicious. Next time, plan to also try their Summer Rolls. Would recommend QT if you're in the neighborhood. read more

QT Vietnamese Sandwich - QT Báhn Mì's delicious QT Special Vietnamese Sandwich with combo of BBQ Pork, Vietnamese Ham and Meat, Pate and garnishes on a crusty roll. - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Pros - service is unbelievably quick and efficient - banh mi sandwiches are delicious, our favorite in the city! - reasonable price given the food portions Cons - street parking only - can be a little tricky to find - tiny tiny space for the restaurant (no dine in option) Great place to grab some quick banh mi sandwiches! read more

Recently I went to Philly for some event so I decided to stop by here and grab some Vietnamese sandwiches to go on the way back to NYC. I was hungry so I picked one out of the 6 sandwiches that I got to eat in the car and unfortunately the sandwich that I picked had some unidentifiable objects in there. They were few of them around the bread. They looked like either white fibers or white furs which I couldn't tell exactly what they were. Since I was starving I decided to cut out the bread parts that got the things on and I only ate the stuffing. It was very annoying and disappointing experience because I used to like this place a lot. I don't even know if the rest would be the same because I got those to give away. I didn't call the store because I wasn't sure how to explain to them. read more

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Saw this place had great reviews and decided to give it a try and bring some sandwiches back to NYC. Small store, but quick and friendly service. Ordered the #1 QT Special (BBQ pork, Vietnamese ham and meat) and the #3 (Vietnamese ham). Both sandwiches were very good, they were nice to put the vegetables on the side as it was not going to be eaten right away. I just wished the sandwiches had more pate. Overall, good banh mi and fairly priced. Check-in on Yelp for a 15% discount! read more

Small hole in the wall for a quick grab and go sandwich. Services was curt but friendly. For the price, sandwiches are worth it.

QT was ready ahead of my pickup time and (surprisingly!) even called me to tell me my sandwich was ready. They've stepped up their game since I went there years ago, and I'll be back again soon. Their QT Special Banh mi was delicious - recommendation? Get it with a fried egg on top! read more

We were looking for a good place to get a banh mi and came across QT. They have ample vegetarian options too. QT is an unassuming tiny hole in the wall kind of place. There's one table inside with two chairs, so don't expect to dine in. I got the lemongrass tofu banh mi and a side of tofu egg rolls. Our food was freshly prepared and we were in and out in about 10 minutes. It was also inexpensive. My sandwich was actually bigger than I had expected and it had the perfect amount of spice to mingle with the lemongrass. I devoured it and shared the egg rolls with my friends. QT absolutely satisfied my banh mi craving. I would definitely return if I'm in the area. read more

QT Vietnamese Sandwich - Tofu Lemongrass Tofu with Spicy Tofu Egg Rolls - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food is absolutely terrific at this place---the menu is small, but everything is cheerfully prepared to order. The banh mi are exceptional, particularly the tofu-and-fish ball one. The staff is very accommodating and will customize your food if requested. Ambience? About 1/2 star, but it's a (clean!) hole-in-the-wall takeout. What do you expect? read more

Always love this banh mi spot! No frills ordering & sandwich comes out fast! There is one small table for sitting and eating but most people take it to go. read more

Still #1 for taste and convenience. Quick service and great value . There's just 1 table to eat at but most people take it to go. read more

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I'm not the biggest fan of banh mi sandwiches, but I was walking around Chinatown in search of something new. This place kind of stuck out. It's a small mom and pop shop that gets good reviews on Yelp and it's reasonably priced. So I figured I'd give it a shot. Ordered the qt special, which is a combination of BBQ pork and Vietnamese ham and meat. I also ordered the summer rolls. The sandwich was a good size and was pretty filling. The quality wasn't bad either. The summer rolls were about average. I will definitely be back to try more of their menu. read more

QT Vietnamese Sandwich - Qt special and spring rolls - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I thought this sandwich was just okay. The bread was really hard. There's a Difference between hard and crispy... Cashier was nice and it seems like a hole in the wall spot. For a banh mi, it was also really over-price-which was the first red flag... this one was about $9 or $10. Would I come back? Not sure... I had higher hopes. But if you're looking for a quick banh mi in China town this might be it. read more

QT Vietnamese Sandwich - #1 - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I thought it was just okay ... the sandwich was nice, but should have been stuffed more. Also, I paid $6 for vietnamese coffee that is more than half ice .. read more

QT Vietnamese Sandwich - I paid $6 for a drink that was mostly ice - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Delicious sandwich. Fresh and crispy bread. The cold meats good and yummy. Seasoning was slightly salty a bit. Otherwise good sandwich overall. Great staff service. read more

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Love the bahnmi hoagies here, and only the bahnmi hoagies! The bread's consistency is just right (crunchy, but not too hard), and there is a good proportion of meat and veggies. The spicy tofu egg rolls are so small, more like egg roll sticks. Definitely not worth it, sadly. As for the thai boba tea, the thai tea flavor was bland and the bubbles were super hard. Quite disappointing! Great customer service though so please try the bahnmi hoagies! read more

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Really good bahn mi sandwiches in Chinatown! Very small shop in Chinatown with only 1 table inside. Limited menu, which I love because that means they perfect the food. Ordered the QT special and it had so much flavor. So generous with all of the meat and veggie filling. I loved the baguette, it had the most perfect crunch. If you use credit cards they charge a 5% fee. Apparently they have Venmo, but didn't let me know until after I paid. Friendly service and I will be back. Highly recommend checking out this Vietnamese style hoagie! read more

QT Vietnamese Sandwich - QT Special - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I got a #9 Lemongrass Tofu which was really good! the bread was indeed the french bread you can expect from a banh mi and it had all the right flavors. They asked if i wanted peppers (jalapenos) on it and I said yes. I did like the spice but if you can't handle heat make sure you request without :) It is a bit of a hole in the wall type place but they seemed friendly. You might have trouble getting their attention when you walk in with the plexiglass and all but it worked out fine. You technically can't dine in here as of the writing of this review since it's so small and with covid stuff just be prepared to eat somewhere else. read more

QT Vietnamese Sandwich - Lemongrass Tofu (#9) - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fantastic banh mi. Great price, quick pick up, plenty of options on their menu - this place is definitely worth the visit.

Got the special banh mi for takeout and it was amazing. My last QT banh mi was years ago and as always, QT never disappoints. It's hard to find good banh mi's these days and I wish I took a picture but I forgot to until I finished most of it. The banh mi reminded me of the banh mi's I used to get as a kid. It had the usual traditional toppings but what's better is that each ingredient shown through and still made each bite cohesive. The mayo, pate, meats, and toppings all blended so well that I can even say this is one of the better banh mi's I've had in a while. Do yourself a favor and come by! read more

This is a little joint just outside of china town. Price point - has gone up a bit since we were here a few years back. Nice size bread (12 inches?) and loaded with meats and typical Vietnamese veggies. Don't come here looking for atmosphere - none existence... Not quite the same quality as what you can find in Houston, Orange County or Seattle but solid read more

I'm extremely picky about Banh mi and egg rolls - being Vietnamese and growing up spoiled on them, and this place doesn't disappoint! Visiting from Chicago! Got a Banh mi and egg rolls for the road. The Banh mi we got was the QT special and it was delicious! Perfectly crunched baguette. Well proportioned Banh mi with all the essentials and good quality meats! I believe there were three types of meat. My favorite on any Banh mi is the pate and they nailed it. The veggies were pickled well too! Really really well done - it's hard to find the perfect banh mi with the perfect proportions and crunch - and I think this place does it! The spicy tofu egg rolls were good too! They were so tiny which I wasn't expecting but each order comes with 4 so it rounds out. Good crunch and filling. Spicy kick but not too crazy spicy. If someone told me I had to go vegetarian, my diet would consist of these!! Found this place through a recommendation from my friend and highly recommend! read more

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BLOWN AWAY! Best Bahn Mi I've ever had. The sandwich was delicious, juicy, tender, spicy (added a jalapeño) and dirt cheap. Get the QT special because you pretty much get to try three sandwiches in one - Vietnamese ham, Vietnamese pork and BBQ pork. At 6.50 the two of us split one and were delighted. Also got the Bun Rieu which I liked, but had nothing to compare to. Light tomato broth, very comforting on a cold day. Ask for their special spicy sauce which is made in house. read more

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Good food, nice decor. They were closed between lunch and dinner but said I could order take out. A pleasant surprise.

Probably the BEST Bahn mi I've ever had. Honestly. My wife and I walked all around Chinatown trying different Vietnamese spots and they were not it. On our last stop we popped into QT's. Talking with the young co-owner of this hidden gem, they have been there for 20 years. The spot is a small homely joint that specializes in bahn mi. The service was fast, friendly and efficient. We had a great conversation about the proposed NBA arena that would not serve the Philly Chinatown community positively. If you want one of the BEST Vietnamese sandwiches you will ever have, you HAVE to come to QT's. Do yourself a favor and go. Right now. read more

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This place is excellent. Note that it is take out only. I had a Banh Mi at Banh Mi Phuong in Hoi An a few months ago. The memory might not be perfect but this place comes pretty close. read more

I have been coming to this place since I was in high school and I love it everytime. This place has by far the best banh mi i've ever had (and i've had a good amount). Normally, I stick to the traditional banh mi's but this place is my only exception. I always get the lemongrass tofu or the mushroom and onion banh mi. I am not vegetarian but this banh mi would definitely convert me. Their shop is fairly small and are not allowing people to dine in due to covid restrictions. The banh mi's don't take too long to make. If you're hesitant to try this place, I definitely say give it a try. You will not regret your decision. If you do go, I recommend asking for their hot chili oil if you like super spicy. They sell it separately in a small jar and I warn you that a little bit goes a LONGGGGG way. read more

QT Vietnamese Sandwich - Mushroom & Onion Banh Mi and a jar of hot chili oil - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Thanks to all the yelp reviews, I found another gem in Chinatown. In the mood for banh mi? Well, you came to the right shop. I ordered the traditional/dac biet banh mi and the bbq pork banh mi. While waiting, I had the opportunity to speak to the owner who was preparing my order. He seems like a pretty cool guy and is just trying to stay afloat with his business because of the pandemic impact. He also mentioned that his shop is the earliest banh mi shop in the area and has been open for about 10 years. He also has a food truck which drives around the area selling similar items in the shop. In short time of our conversation, my order was done and bagged to go. The banh mi was pretty good. I love the crispy toasted bread/baguette. Portion size is definitely good enough to share for two people. Because I was in adventure of food tour, I didn't order the noodle dishes but will need to come back another day to give it a try. read more

The banh mi here is pretty good! I thought the sandwich was pretty spendy though, and since only one person worked here, it took a while to get my sandwich. Can't blame them though, there's a huge labor shortage everywhere. Anyways I really enjoyed the sandwich. It's a takeout place, because the place is really small, so plan on enjoying your sandwich outside somewhere instead. read more

QT Vietnamese Sandwich - Banh mi special - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Best pork bahn mi sandwich. With the 25 mile drive into Chinatown. Shop is very small, take out only. Quick service.

Great Banh Mi spot with incredible service! Good value, great quality, and the best service around! Make sure to pick up some chilli oil while you're there. Can't recommend this place enough! 5 stars!! read more

best banh mi i've had in the northeast! great bread and meat. also have a selection of drinks. the spring rolls were super refreshing and the peanut sauce with them was delicious. no frills spot and very little seating - great for a park day! read more

QT Vietnamese Sandwich - Summer Rolls - Sandwiches Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Authentic Vietnamese banh mi! No frills spot, tight cramp and perfect for taking out. Fresh hot sandwiches. Grab a few and go for picnic. Or swing by for an affordable and hearty lunch. However you enjoy it just know it's delicious and worth coming back for! read more

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